The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary |
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When emotions run high, we tend to direct those feelings back to our hearts. Here are some ways we do that, “I poured out my heart to you,” “you have a heart of gold,” “I’ve had a change of heart,” “from the bottom of my heart,” “my heart is broken,” etc.
Although our hearts really don’t contain the substance of who we are and don’t control our emotions/feelings, the heart is the organ in our body that helps us to know that our emotions are getting excited. Take for example, when we get excited (positively or negatively), our hearts starts to pound harder and faster in response to what we are experiencing psychologically. Our body is reacting to an experience we’re having and is therefore pumping more blood through our body so that we can be ready to respond to that situation appropriately. Think of fight or flight situations.
Although it isn’t necessarily wrong to use “heart” idioms to describe to others, and to ourselves, how we are feeling, it’s good to understand that the heart is just responding to that real experience and not creating it.
Yesterday, June 11th we celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and on today, June 12th, the Immaculate Heart of Mary. These days remind us of the love that Jesus and Mary have for each of us, their beloved. Thus, the image of their hearts “bursting” out of their chests to show us that great love, a love that cannot be contained but needs to go out to the whole world!
What a gift, as these images remind us of how we are also called to imitate Jesus and Mary, to go out to all the world and bear fruit that will last. Meaning, to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world by witnessing to the Beauty, Goodness, and Truth of God, in Jesus the Christ.
As families and friends prepare for summer travel, keep in your own hearts and minds this image of both Jesus and Mary’s heart and stay close to them. Run to the saints. Run to prayer. Run to the Sacraments. Run to the Mass, where Heaven comes to us for one moment so that Jesus can pour out his very Body and Blood as real food for our body and soul.
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Virtual Children's Liturgy of the Word!!
This week's theme is: The parable of the mustard seed!
Engage your children with the Word of God with
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Eucharistic Adoration
Monday-Friday: 2pm-12am
With so much still going on in our country and the world, how important it is for us to remember to retreat to our Lord for rest and strength, and lift up your prayers to Him. Come spend some time with our Lord, truly present in the Eucharist. Click here for our adoration protocols.
Limited to 4 adorers at one time.
We have a great need for adorers!!
9:00 p.m. on Fridays.
Contact Barb Kleiter if interested at 651-774-1172. Thanks!
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Sunday Fun Day!
Please join us on Sunday, June 13 from 4-5:30pm for our first Sunday Fun Day!
Meet in the lower parking lot for a get-together with families and friends. We will serve root beer floats. You can bring camping chairs or blankets to sit on, any yard games you might like to play, and snacks or a picnic meal if you want to eat there. It’s also BYOWG (bring your own water gun) for a water fight!
Don’t miss out on the fun!
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Father’s Day Picnic!
The Knights of Columbus have generously offered to host a Father’s Day picnic for Presentation families! Following the 9:30 Mass on 6/20, the Knights will be grilling and will also have a present for every father in attendance.
Please join us to celebrate all the wonderful fathers in our community!
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Blood Drive Saturday, June 19th, 8:00 am—1:00 pm
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
to make an appointment or call Barb Swanson at
651-395-0453. Appointments only. No walk-ins.
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Mass Dispensation to End
The Minnesota Bishops have announced that the dispensation of the Sunday obligation to attend Mass in-person, will be lifted the weekend of July 3-4, 2021. You can read that announcement here. Archbishop Hebda has also written a letter thanking the faithful and all parish and school staff for their sacrifices during the pandemic. Read his letter here.
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There will be no Mass or Reconciliation over June 22-24 as Father Peter will be out of town for the Presbyteral Assembly. However, there will be Word & Communion Services with Deacon Mike at the usual Mass times.
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It's never too late to learn more about your rich Catholic faith and share it with others. Stay tuned for more info.
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Faith Formation
Faith Formation has ended for the school year. Thank you to our catechists and parents for supporting your students this past year.
Remember that just like school, every day is a gift to keep learning more about who God is and how he walks with us in our lives, every day.
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Reconciliation Hours
Reconciliation/Prayer/Conversation
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm
Saturdays from 4:00- 4:45pm
Also available by appointment.
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Work at Presentation!
We are currently hiring for multiple positions.
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Playground Update!
We have received the finalized renderings of the playground that will be built in our lower parking lot towards the end of the summer. If you would like to contribute to the cost of construction, please contact Director of Advancement, Sam Rita: srita@presentationofmary.org, or click on the following link and share this news with others who would be excited to support this endeavor!
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The Ashley Way Scholarship and
Rosary PathWay
Click the image at left to learn about the memorials set up to honor Ashley Way Soukup and how you can be a part of them.
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Join us for a fun community event! |
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Click the image to see the latest pics and posts on the school Facebook page. |
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Click the image to read the latest
Panther Post.
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Drive-Thru is now Drive-In.
Park your car, come in the church and head to the Reconciliation Room with the lit candle.
Disinfectant wipes will be available.
Tues & Thurs: 5:00-5:45pm
Sat: 4:00-4:45pm
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Pastoral Care
Presentation of Mary is here for you!
Conversation, prayer requests, resources...? Please ask.
All information will remain confidential.
Contact the Parish Office at
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Prayer, Participation, and Generosity |
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Care to help with some Parish Maintenance Tasks?
We are starting to schedule monthly maintenance activity on the last Wednesday of each month -We fix, we clean, we move, we cut, we.... Do it all! We usually start at 6:00 p.m. go until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. Inside and outside tasks, skilled & unskilled laborers are needed. We sure could use some help! Want to get on the email list? Contact Rick Bidwell rickbiddy@comcast.net
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Stewardship
Amidst this pandemic, I have been very edified by the generous outpouring of love and support from our community. Thank you!
If you would like to switch over to e-giving, click on the image to sign up.
Questions? Please contact the parish:
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Loaves & Fishes
Serving meals to those who have none is still an essential ministry during this pandemic.
Please prayerfully consider giving to this ministry. Donations can be placed in an envelope with Loaves & Fishes written on it, and dropped in the basket at church or in the secured mailbox at the Parish Center.
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2021 Catholic Services Appeal
The 2021 Catholic Services Appeal is getting ready to roll out for this year. The 2021 theme is “Together in Hope” which is most fitting in these challenging times. This Appeal is wonderful as it reminds us that as a Christian people, we are one family in faith, who need Jesus first and foremost in our lives, as well as one another. Your participation will help support ministries that serve the poor, support life and strengthen our Faith.
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Website: Check Mass times, read latest news, sign up for online giving, etc. |
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Bulletin: Read the latest issue and subscribe to the online version. |
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Facebook: Watch livestream Mass & see what our community is up to. |
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